3 Argentine World Cup winners accused of sexual assault

Colombian radio journalist Javier Hernandez Bonnet revealed the allegations against Thiago Almada, Angel Correa, and Exequiel Palacios, members of the Argentine team that won the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

On the program 'Blog Deportivo' on Blu Radio, Hernandez Bonnet disclosed that during his investigation into legal cases involving another footballer Sebastian Villa, he uncovered allegations of sexual assault against the three Argentine players.

At the beginning of the radio program on June 14, Hernandez Bonnet shared his findings, saying "I have news that is going to shake things up. Initially, I thought it was related to former Boca Juniors striker Sebastian Villa," he said. "But as I investigated, I discovered something even more significant. This is a story that will make headlines across South America and the world."

Hernandez Bonnet's conversation with Juan José Buscalia, an Argentine national and regular panelist, unveiled that the allegations stemmed from an incident at a party in Puerto Madero. According to Hernandez Bonnet's source, a reputable lawyer familiar with the Villa case, the incident involved three Argentine national team players.

The players accused are currently in preparation for major upcoming events. Correa and Palacios are part of the group training for the 2024 Copa America, although their inclusion in the final list of 26 players remains uncertain. Thiago Almada, on the other hand, has been selected for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, but his participation is now in doubt.

These revelations could significantly disrupt Argentina's plans, potentially leading to the exclusion of the accused players to avoid distraction and controversy within the team. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has yet to make an official statement regarding the allegations.